Pinyin "jian4"

In MandarinBanana's mnemonic system, the Pinyin syllable "jian4" is split up into two parts: "ji" and "an4". You can visit the Pinyin index to see how other Pinyin syllables are split up into initials and finals.

Mnemonics for Pinyin initial "ji"

Ji is for Joan of Arc.

Mnemonics for Pinyin final "an4"

In the anthill's bathroom.

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Translations with jian4

jiàn = ji + an4
item / component / classifier for events, things, clothes etc
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bronze mirror (used in ancient times) / to reflect / to mirror / sth that serves as a warning or a lesson / to examine / to scrutinize
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to see / to meet / to appear (to be sth) / to interview / opinion / view
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to recommend / to offer sacrifice (arch.) / grass / straw mat
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gap / to separate / to thin out (seedlings) / to sow discontent
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inexpensive / lowly / despicable / (bound form) (humble) my
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to establish / to found / to set up / to build / to construct
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healthy / to invigorate / to strengthen / to be good at / to be strong in
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key (on a piano or computer keyboard) / button (on a mouse or other device) / chemical bond / linchpin
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banister / balustrade / cage for animal or prisoner / to transport caged prisoner on a cart
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double-edged sword / CL:口[kou3],把[ba3] / classifier for blows of a sword
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